Fotuha'a
| Fotuha'a | |
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| Waters | Pacific Ocean |
| Archipelago | Ha'apai |
| Geographical location | 19 ° 49 ′ S , 174 ° 43 ′ W |
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Fotuhaʻa (also: Footooha , Fotoua , Foutoua ) is a small island in the north of the Haʻapai archipelago in the Pacific . Politically, it belongs to the Kingdom of Tonga .
geography
The Motu is located on the northwestern edge of the archipelago, along with the much smaller Fatumanongi . The closest island is Niniva to the east. The closest to the west is Kao Island . The Ava Tauoifi Strait runs to the north .
climate
The climate is tropical hot, but is tempered by constantly blowing winds. Like the other islands of the Ha'apai group, Fotuha'a is occasionally hit by cyclones .